Community Calendar
April 25
Greater Lehigh Valley Writers’ Group will hold its monthly meeting 10 a.m. The meeting is offered in a hybrid format – in-person at the Palmer Branch of the Easton Library, 1 Weller Place, Palmer and online via Zoom. From 11:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., author Ray Diskin Black will present “The Intersection of Poetry and Memoir.” He will present an afternoon workshop on the intersection of poetry and memoir 1-3 p.m. Registration is required for the afternoon program. For more information, the cost or to register for the events, go to greaterlehighvalleywritersgroup.wildapricot.org; “GLVWG Events.”
May 3
Residents and trail users are invited to attend the Ironton Rail Trail Safety Day 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Coplay Kilns along the Ironton Rail Trail, Saylor Park, 245 N. Second St., Coplay. This is an event focused on promoting the safe and enjoyable use of one of the region’s most popular recreational resources. For more information, contact the Ironton Rail Trail at 610-437-5524, ext. 1135.
May 5
Trojan Alumni Varsity Club will meet 6 p.m. as a social gathering at the HOPS-Fogelsville Hotel, 7921 Main St., Fogelsville. The main speaker will be Parkland High School Head Football Coach Tim Moncman. There is a cost per person for the dinner. All are invited to attend.
May 9
Morgenland Church, 3120 Weidasville Road, Orefield, (Leather Corner Post) will hold its “Wheels at the Grove” car show 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All vehicles are welcome. Last year they had cars, trucks and tractors. This year they will also have a motorcycle. All vehicles will be parked in their paved parking lot as space permits. There is a small registration donation fee. The event is free to visitors and there will be free parking. A printable registration form is available at Morgenlandchurch.org. Visit their website to see upcoming events, register for the car show or you can register the day of the event. They will have a trophy, the pastor prize, basket raffle, baked goods, rumble seat rides and 50/50 drawing. Their great cooks will serve breakfast, lunch and this year, free coffee. Someone’s 2026 car show entry will be featured on their 2027 flyer. For questions, call or text Wayne at 484-929-9950.
May 16
K4K and FM Events, an event planner which organizes local craft fairs for artisans and small businesses to better connect with the community, will host a Spring into Summer Craft Fair 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shankweiler’s Drive In, 4540 Shankweiler Road, Orefield. For more information email k4kandfurmamaevents@yahoo.com.
May 31
The Sanctuary at Haafsville will hold its third annual Fast and Furriest 5K Run and Walk 9 a.m. at Lehigh Parkway. Race day check-in begins 8 a.m. All runners must check in before the race. Price to register includes T-shirt and age group prizes. For more information or to register, go to runsignup.com/haafsville5k.








